‘Serious thought needs to be given to current edu system’

Pune: “Amidst changing social, economic and political order, there is a need to give serious thought to the current educational system,” said Dr Nitin Karmalkar, Vice Chancellor of Savitribai Phule Pune University.

Pune: “Amidst changing social, economic and political order, there is a need to give serious thought to the current educational system,” said Dr Nitin Karmalkar, Vice Chancellor of Savitribai Phule Pune University.

He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of ‘AISSMS Engineering Today 2017’. While stating that the changing world is highly technology-oriented, he said there are many challenges to overcome. He said that one can’t dodge the social issues created by the changing order.

Dr Karmalkar added that the changes in the educational system should be in tandem with the social and economic needs of the hour. He expressed that technology needs to be used in order to achieve social change. He added that the educational system should be changed in such a manner, that we are able to realise India in the dreams of former president Dr Abdul Kalam. He added that engineers can work as a catalyst to bring about change.

Honorary Secretary of All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society (AISSMS) Malojirao Chhatrapati congratulated everyone on the account of silver jubilee of the institute. He said that the institute was established by Late Rajarshee Shahu Maharaj, who shared his deepest commitment towards social issues prevalent at that time. He added that every action taken here is a reflection of his vision, and he added that the institute will strive to take this legacy ahead.